- The problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2019 MX-5 (Miata) vehicles with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate.
- The risk
- If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the TCM with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3019A.
Vehicle safety record
2019 Mazda !MX-5 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2019 Mazda !MX-5 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2019 for the control module (tcm / pcm / tecm).
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough !MX-5 years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2019 Mazda !MX-5 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2019 Mazda !MX-5 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
2019 Mazda !MX-5 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Mazda !MX-5 | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 2019 Mazda CX-5 | 274 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 | 74 | 6 | B | Compare |
| 2019 Mazda CX-9 | 54 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Mazda CX-3 | 27 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Mazda MX-5 | 11 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Mazda MAZDA6 | 6 | 1 | A | Compare |
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Questions about the 2019 Mazda !MX-5
Does the 2019 Mazda !MX-5 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Mazda !MX-5: control module (tcm / pcm / tecm) (February 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2019 Mazda !MX-5 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 2019 Mazda !MX-5 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data